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sticks

The correct spelling is sticks.

How to pronounce sticks

/stɪks/
noun

IPA: /stɪks/

Say it like: Sti-ks

The correct spelling is sticks. An elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton. For example: "Sealing wax is available as a cylindrical or rectangular stick."

Usage Examples

Sealing wax is available as a cylindrical or rectangular stick.

to stick type

The tape will not stick if it melts.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An elongated piece of wood or similar material, typically put to some use, for example as a wand or baton.
  2. 2.Any roughly cylindrical (or rectangular) unit of a substance.
  3. 3.Material or objects attached to a stick or the like.
  4. 4.A tool, control, or instrument shaped somewhat like a stick.
  5. 5.A stick-like item:

verb

  1. 1.To cut a piece of wood to be the stick member of a cope-and-stick joint.
  2. 2.To compose; to set, or arrange, in a composing stick.
  3. 3.To furnish or set with sticks.
  4. 4.To become or remain attached; to adhere.
  5. 5.To jam; to stop moving.

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